3. Operation
VMCTOPES8D51
3.7.2 Tool change step execution
For the inspection and trouble shooting of ATC unit, tool change sequence can be executed
by step, and the process is as followings.
3.7.2.1 CAM ATC
In case of the others including Mynx series, tool change sequence can be excuted by only
M-code and process is as followings.
Step
Operation
Location
Remark
1
Check machine state
and interference
Machine
– Refer to precau-
tions/ instruction
manual
2
Check tool change condition
– Refer to 4.1
3
Select MDI operation mode with opeation mode
selection rotary switch
Main OP.
panel
4
Down WAITING POT by M33 command
NC Panel
5
Execute SPINDLE ORIENTATION by M19 command
6
Select manual mode with manual/auto rotary switch
of ATC OP. devices
ATC OP.
devices
7
Switch to ATC MAINTENANCE MODE by M39
command
NC Panel
8
Select manual mode with operationm mode selec-
tion rotary switch
Main OP.
panel
– Refer to machine
instruction manual
9
Rotate CHAGER ARM to desired direction with
CW/CCW button of ATC OP. devices
(Execute spindle tool clamp/unclamp at first, if
necessary)
ATC OP.
devices
– When tool change
abnormally stop
– Check tool changer
arm motion
– Refer to 3.3.1.1
10
Confirm tool changer arm in initial position
ATC
– Refer to instruction
manual
11
Select MDI operation mode with operation mode selec-
tion rotary switch
Main OP.
panel
– Refer to instruc-
tion manual
12
Execute SPINDLE OPERATION by M19 command
13
Execute tool change once by M41 command
ATC OP.
devices
14
Select ATC manual operation mode to auto
15
Check machine state and interference
Machine
– Refer to precau-
tions/ instruction
manual
Inspection/adjustment/maintenance
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